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2023 Don Little Scholarship Applications

The BLET’s Illinois State Legislative Board is currently accepting applications for its Don Little Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was established in 2013. Up to Three (3) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants whose parent or guardian is a BLET member in...

Some Montana Rail Link engineers question contract with BNSF Railway

Some Montana Rail Link engineers question contract with BNSF Railway WASHINGTON — Some Montana Rail Link engineers have raised concerns about a loss or reduction of a range of benefits if regulators approve the early termination of the regional’s lease with BNSF...

Illinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in four counties

Illinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in four counties The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved agreements for grade crossing improvement projects in four counties. Some project expenses will be covered by the state’s Grade Crossing...

Class I employment grew 4.4 percent in November

Class I employment grew 4.4 percent in November Class Is employed 118,944 people as of mid-November, a 0.62% increase from mid-October employment levels and a 4.38% increase year over year, according to Surface Transportation Board data. Five of six employment...

PSR’s impact on rail safety ‘inconclusive,’ GAO says

PSR’s impact on rail safety ‘inconclusive,’ GAO says Implementation of precision scheduled railroading (PSR) at the nation’s largest freight railroads has resulted in longer trains and reductions in staff and assets, but the strategy’s...